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This is worse than being married

Ep. 254

Is there such a thing as a funny Immodium story? What about a romantic pre-wedding wax? We may never know.


In the meantime, Jane and Fi are joined by designer and television presenter Patrick Grant, to talk about his new book "Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier".


You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/663601


If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio


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Assistant Producer: Kate Lee

Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler


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